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Marlaine Darfler, a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, is also nationally certified and also a member of The International Massage Therapy Association. She has been a complimentary wellness practitioner since 2001 and works out of her private studio in Downtown Ithaca.

Will Fudeman, L.Ac., L.C.S.W., incorporates over 30 years counseling experience and over 20 years of practicing Shiatsu massage into the practice of Chinese medicine.

A graduate of New England School of Acupuncture, Will practices both Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture. His post-graduate studies of the Spirit of the Herbs with Thea Elijah at the Academy of Five Element Acupuncture contribute significantly to Will's work today.

Will can help clients work on short-term goals (such as alleviation of pain and discomfort) and long term goals to help people move toward optimal health and potential in their lives.

Frequently, Will works in conjunction with psychotherapists or other healers to help provide the best possible combination of support for people dealing with serious illnesses, losses, and uniquely challenging circumstances. Will is committed to his clients finding a genuine path to healing.

Will is also a singer-songwriter whose Hydrofracking parody on YouTube received some attention in the fall of 2009!

One of his many satisfied clients states, "With Neil I experienced almost immediate relief for a problem my medical doctor had only shrugged his shoulders at for years. Neil's treatment has made a big difference in the quality of my daily life." Carol

Neil Weinburg is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist and a board certified Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, by the NCCAOM. He graduated from the New York College for Health Professions in Syosset, New York. He has completed advanced clinical training in hospitals in China as well as the US. His commitment to Chinese medicine grows out of previous training in botany and a graduate degree in Environmental Science from Antioch University. His deep interest in the natural world resonates in the Chinese philosophy of medicine, specifically the energetic correspondences between the forces of nature and human health.

Neil has particular interest in pain management, stress related ailments, women's health and infertility. He has lectured widely on Chinese Medicine at many locations, including Lourdes and Wilson Hospitals, the School of Nursing at Binghamton University, the Flack Cancer Center in Elmira and Ithaca College and Cornell University.

Ron was a Co founder, Director of Education and an Instructor of Big Sky Somatic Institute in Helena, Montana and received over 1,100 hours of Massage training at the International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, Structural Integration and Integrative Bodywork being his primary focus. He also completed the 500-hour Kinesis Myofascial Integration certification in structural integration in 2002.

Ron has been an instructor in health related classes for over 20 years, and brings to the educational experience a passion for learning and an understanding of the learning process. He has served as Educational Director for the American Massage Therapy Association, Montana Chapter, and he earned the Chapter's Meritorious Award in 1994.

Satori Day Spa, Salon and Store is a full service hair salon, day spa and boutique featuring the full line of Aveda products, as well as Bumble and Bumble, and many others.

Rasa Spa is an elegant Day Spa overlooking the inlet, offering theraputic, relaxing touch in a soothing natural environment.

Rasa Spa is an elegant Day Spa overlooking the inlet, offering theraputic, relaxing touch in a soothing natural environment.

Focusing on the pressure points on the scalp and based on an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, Ananda will bring you to a place of bliss and presence. Using warmed oils of vetiver and sandalwood, and gentle massage, the treatment clears the hair follicles, stimulates the scalp for new hair growth, brings moisture to the skin on the scalp, and leaves the hair revitalized. We can't guarantee, but we think it will also most certainly transport you to a place of relaxation and blissful thinking, from the outside in!

The Ananda is a treatment created by, and exclusive to, Rasa Spa. Our guests and staff agree that it is truly one-of-a-kind and one of the sessions that makes Rasa so unique as a destination spa.

Ananda is also a perfect compliment to our other bodywork sessions. Add a half-hour Ananda onto your massage, scrub, or any other session and give yourself a truly whole-body, healthful experience, head to toe.

Rasa Spa is an elegant Day Spa overlooking the inlet, offering theraputic, relaxing touch in a soothing natural environment.

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"I have been practicing massage and movement therapies since 1993 and teaching at the Finger Lakes School of Massage since 1996. My goals as a practioner are to help you find increasing ease and enjoyment in everyday living" Cindy Gethonis, LMT

The PILATES Room, located in Ithaca, NY, is staffed by 8 of the most thoroughly trained and qualified staff in the entire CNY and Southern Tier region, in both classical and contemporary Pilates methods.

Peter has been serving the community as a Massage Therapist for 15 years. He provides you with "deep focused bodywork with a gentle, sensitive touch."

Peter has been serving the community as a Massage Therapist for 15 years. He provides you with "deep focused bodywork with a gentle, sensitive touch."